Bret McKenzie wins best original song
McKenzie, Blake
New Zealander Bret McKenzie has won best song at the Oscars for his song Man or Muppet from feature film The Muppets.
McKenzie’s song beat out song Real in Rio from animate feature Rio, composed by Sergio Mendes and Carlinhos Brown with lyrics by Siedah Garrett.
McKenzie is one half of musical comedy act Flight of the Conchords.
The actor/musician will be seen next in Two Little Boys, alongside Australia’s Hamish Blake.
Hopscotch Films will distribute the film locally, directed by Robert Sarkies, produced by Vicky Pope and Tim White.
